6-K
Diageo PLC (DEO)
6-K
2023-10-13
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
13 October 2023
Commission File Number: 001-10691
DIAGEO plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
16 Great Marlborough Street, London, United Kingdom, W1F 7HS
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
- Issuer Details
ISIN
| GB0002374006 |
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Issuer Name
| DIAGEO<br>PLC |
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UK or Non-UK Issuer
| UK |
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- Reason for Notification
| An<br>acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
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- Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company |
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City of registered office (if applicable)
| Boston |
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Country of registered office (if applicable)
| USA |
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- Details of the shareholder
| Name | City<br>of registered office | Country<br>of registered office |
|---|---|---|
| MFS<br>invests in securities of the issuer on behalf of its various mutual<br>funds and institutional account clients and qualifies under<br>exemption DTR 5.1.5R(1) as a U.S. Registered Investment<br>Manager. |
- Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
| 10-Oct-2023 |
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- Date on which Issuer notified
| 12-Oct-2023 |
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- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| .. | %<br>of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | %<br>of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 +<br>8.B 2) | Total<br>of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total<br>number of voting rights held in issuer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation<br>on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 5.000000 | 0.000000 | 5.000000 | 112559300 |
| Position of<br>previous notification (if applicable) | 4.950000 | 0.000000 | 4.950000 |
- Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB0002374006 | 112559300 | 5.000000 | ||
| Sub<br>Total 8.A | 112559300 | 5.000000% |
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is<br>exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub<br>Total 8.B1 |
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub<br>Total 8.B2 |
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| 2. Full<br>chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights<br>and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with<br>the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please<br>add additional rows as necessary) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is<br>higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 1) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 2) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 2) | MFS<br>Institutional Advisors, Inc. | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 3) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 3) | MFS<br>International Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 3) | MFS<br>International Holdings Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 3) | MFS<br>International (U.K.) Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 4) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 4) | MFS<br>Heritage Trust Company | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 5) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 5) | MFS<br>Institutional Advisors, Inc. | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 5) | MFS<br>Investment Management Canada Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 6) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 6) | MFS<br>International Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 6) | MFS<br>International Holdings Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 6) | MFS<br>International Australia Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 7) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 7) | MFS<br>International Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 7) | MFS<br>International Holdings Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 7) | MFS<br>Investment Management K.K. | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 8) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 8) | MFS<br>International Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 8) | MFS<br>International Holdings Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 8) | MFS<br>Investment Management Company (LUX) S.a r.l. | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 9) | Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company | 5.000000 | 5.000000% | |
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 9) | MFS<br>International Limited | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 9) | MFS<br>International Holdings Pty Ltd | |||
| Massachusetts<br>Financial Services Company (Chain 9) | MFS<br>International Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
- In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
Additional Information
Date of Completion
| 12-Oct-2023 |
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- Place Of Completion
| Boston |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Diageo plc | |
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| (Registrant) | |
| Date:<br>13 October 2023 | |
| By:___/s/<br>James Edmunds | |
| James Edmunds | |
| Deputy Company Secretary |